NDE Engineer Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a NDE Engineer make in Columbia, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a NDE Engineer in Columbia, SC is $66,728. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,846 to $74,460, with most professionals earning between $53,579 and $81,499.

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Assist production personnel in solving NDE related issues with primary emphasis on special technology and new techniques.

February 12, 2023

Represent the company during technical discussions and contract negotiations with customers concerning NDE capabilities, reliability and technical problems.

February 15, 2023

Support project and supplier applications for new technology such as Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT).

March 02, 2023

Communicate regularly with customer technical representatives on information they may require.

April 02, 2023

Evaluate new non-destructive examination requirements imposed by the customer and determine their effectiveness to fulfill the intended requirements.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for NDE Engineer in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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59846

74460

66728

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

61366

77220

68769

What is the average salary for NDE Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of NDE Engineer in Columbia, SC. The base salary for NDE Engineer ranges from $59,846 to $74,460 with the average base salary of $66,728. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,366 to $77,220 with the average total cash compensation of $68,769.

View Average Salary for NDE Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,728	$59,846 - $74,460
Bonus	$2,041	$1,520 - $2,760
Total Pay	$68,769	$61,366 - $77,220

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

NDE Engineer Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,728 - $71,825	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,233 - $74,942	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,545 - $79,062	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,193 - $72,404	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,414 - $75,167	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,036 - $75,941	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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